Raytheon Company (RTN ) today announced net sales for the second quarter 2017 of $6.3 billion, up 4.2 percent compared to $6.0 billion in the second quarter 2016. Second quarter 2017 EPS from continuing operations was $1.89 compared to $2.41 in the second quarter 2016. Second quarter 2017 EPS from continuing operations included a $0.09 charge associated with the early retirement of debt. Second quarter 2016 EPS from continuing operations included a tax-free gain of $0.53 related to the previously disclosed ThalesRaytheonSystems (TRS) transaction.

"Global customer demand for our advanced capabilities continues to drive growth, resulting in stronger than expected bookings, sales, EPS and operating cash flow for the quarter and supporting increased guidance for the year," said Thomas A. Kennedy, Raytheon Chairman and CEO. "I am very proud of the Raytheon team and our continued strong operating performance as we serve the needs of our global customers and shareholders."

Operating cash flow from continuing operations for the second quarter 2017 was $782 million compared to $746 million for the second quarter 2016.

Backlog at the end of the second quarter 2017 was $36.2 billion, an increase of approximately $1.1 billion compared to the second quarter 2016.

In the second quarter 2017, the company repurchased 0.6 million shares of common stock for $100 million. Year-to-date 2017, the company repurchased 3.3 million shares of common stock for $500 million.

As previously announced, the company repurchased $591 million of debt that was due in March and December of 2018. As a result, in the second quarter of 2017, the company recorded a non-operating charge of $25 million after-tax ($39 million pretax) or $0.09 per share associated with the early retirement of this debt.

Outlook

The company has updated its financial outlook for 2017 and increased guidance for sales and EPS. Charts containing additional information on the companys 2017 outlook are available at www.raytheon.com/ir.

1 Deferred Revenue Adjustment and Amortization of Acquired Intangibles represent the unfavorable impact of the acquisition accounting adjustments to record acquired deferred revenue at fair value and the amortization of acquired intangible assets for all business segments.

1 Second quarter 2016 and six months 2016 operating income and operating margin include the $158 million tax-free gain from the second quarter TRS transaction.
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Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) had second quarter 2017 net sales of $1,462 million, up 5 percent compared to $1,399 million in the second quarter 2016. The increase in net sales for the quarter was primarily driven by higher net sales on an international early warning radar program awarded in the first quarter 2017.

IDS recorded $245 million of operating income in the second quarter 2017 compared to $376 million in the second quarter 2016. The second quarter 2016 included the tax-free gain of $158 million from the TRS transaction as previously disclosed, which had an approximate 1,130 basis points (11.3 percent) impact to IDS operating margin.

During the quarter, IDS booked $364 million on the Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) program for the U.S. Navy and $146 million on the Multi-Function RF System (MFRFS) program for the U.S. Army. IDS also booked $178 million on two international Patriot contracts.

Missile Systems (MS) had second quarter 2017 net sales of $1,901 million, up 11 percent compared to $1,706 million in the second quarter 2016. The increase in net sales for the quarter was primarily driven by higher net sales on the Standard Missile-2 (SM-2), Standard Missile-3 (SM-3?), and Paveway(TM) programs.

MS recorded $236 million of operating income in the second quarter 2017 compared to $233 million in the second quarter 2016. The change in operating margin was primarily due to a change in program mix.

During the quarter, MS booked $690 million for Paveway, $619 million for SM-2, $436 million for SM-3, $116 million for the Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) Missile system, $113 million for AIM-9X Sidewinder(TM) short-range air-to-air missiles, and $90 million for Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM?). MS also booked $214 million on a number of classified contracts.

Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) had second quarter 2017 net sales of $1,608 million, up 4 percent compared to $1,547 million in the second quarter 2016. The increase in net sales for the quarter was primarily driven by higher net sales on a domestic classified program.

SAS recorded $218 million of operating income in the second quarter 2017 compared to $205 million in the second quarter 2016. The increase in operating income for the quarter was primarily driven by higher volume and a favorable change in mix and other performance.

During the quarter, SAS booked $91 million for radar components for the U.S. Navy. SAS also booked $137 million on a number of classified contracts.

Forcepoint had second quarter 2017 net sales of $138 million compared to $137 million in the second quarter 2016.

Forcepoint recorded $2 million of operating income in the second quarter 2017 compared to $10 million in the second quarter 2016. The decrease in operating income for the quarter was primarily driven by planned investments in sales and marketing.

About Raytheon Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I(TM) products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Follow us on Twitter.

Conference Call on the Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results Raytheons financial results conference call will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 9 a.m. ET. Participants will include Thomas A. Kennedy, Chairman and CEO; Anthony F. OBrien, vice president and CFO; and other company executives.

The dial-in number for the conference call will be (866) 202-3048 in the U.S. or (617) 213-8843 outside of the U.S. The conference call will also be audiocast on the Internet at www.raytheon.com/ir. Individuals may listen to the call and download charts that will be used during the call. These charts will be available for printing prior to the call.

Interested parties are encouraged to check the website ahead of time to ensure their computers are configured for the audio stream. Instructions for obtaining the free required downloadable software are posted on the site.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-looking Statements This release and the attachments contain forward-looking statements, including information regarding the companys financial outlook, future plans, objectives, business prospects and anticipated financial performance. These forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts and represent only the companys current expectations regarding such matters. These statements inherently involve a wide range of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The companys actual actions and results could differ materially from what is expressed or implied by these statements. Specific factors that could cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: the companys dependence on the U.S. government for a significant portion of its business and the risks associated with U.S. government sales, including changes or shifts in defense spending due to budgetary constraints, spending cuts resulting from sequestration, a government shutdown, or otherwise, uncertain funding of programs and potential termination of contracts; difficulties in contract performance; the resolution of program terminations; the ability to procure new contracts; the risks of conducting business in foreign countries; the unpredictability of timing of international bookings; the ability to comply with extensive governmental regulation and obtain approvals, including export and import requirements such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations, anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, industrial cooperation agreement obligations, and procurement and other regulations; changes in government procurement practices; the impact of competition; the ability to develop products and technologies, and the impact of associated investments and costs; the ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; the impact of potential security and cyber threats, and other disruptions; the risk that actual pension returns, discount rates or other actuarial assumptions, including the long-term return on asset assumption, are significantly different than the companys current assumptions; the risk of cost overruns, particularly for the companys fixed-price contracts; dependence on component availability, subcontractor and partner performance and key suppliers; risks of a negative government audit; risks associated with acquisitions, investments, dispositions, joint ventures and other business arrangements; the ability to grow in the government and commercial cybersecurity markets; risks of an impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets; the impact of financial markets and global economic conditions; the use of accounting estimates in the companys financial statements; the outcome of contingencies and litigation matters, including government investigations; the risk of environmental liabilities; and other factors as may be detailed from time to time in the companys public announcements and Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The company undertakes no obligation to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this release and the attachments or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release, including any acquisitions, dispositions or other business arrangements that may be announced or closed after such date.